Premier Inn Saffron Walden

Hotels
•
Premier Inn
9 (5543 reviews)
Thaxted Rd, SAFFRON WALDEN, Saffron Walden, England, CB10 2SG , Saffron Walden , GB

Facilities

Elevator
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Express check-out
Smoke-free property
Wheelchair accessible parking
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean, comfortable rooms
Good/bountiful breakfast
Spacious and modern rooms
Helpful/friendly staff (often)
Convenient location and parking options
On-site supermarket/amenities
Cons:
Parking is paid, limited or full
No minibar/fridge in some rooms
Occasional reception/service issues
Twin-room requests not always honored

Categories

Cleanliness
9.2
Consistently praised across reviews: 'propre', 'tip top sauber', 'Sauber', 'Tiszta' and multiple notes of clean rooms and bathrooms.
Service
7.5
Mixed: several mentions of friendly/helpful staff (parking explanation, helpful in difficult situations) but also complaints about reception attitude, phone behavior and an unresolved twin-room booking error.
Location
8.8
Generally convenient — close to station and town center (approx. 15–30 min walk) and central for sightseeing, though one note that city center is a 30-minute walk.
Room Quality
9
Rooms frequently described as spacious, modern and comfortable ('chambre spacieuse', 'Zimmer sehr modern', 'habitación muy amplia', comfortable beds).
Amenities
7.8
Mixed: kettle and coffee and on-site supermarket praised, but consistent negatives around parking being paid/limited and missing minibar/fridge in some rooms.
Value for Money
8.4
Generally seen as good/acceptable value (mentions of acceptable price and recommend for overnight/stopovers), with parking fees noted as an extra cost.
Food and Beverage
9.3
Breakfast repeatedly praised ('très bon pain', 'super śniadanie', 'colazione con molta scelta', 'gutem Frühstück'); overall strong positive sentiment for F&B.
Overall Experience
8
Overall positive recommendations and satisfaction for stays and transit stops, though occasional service/parking issues tempered some guests' experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-25 06:38

Property Description

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Premier Inn Saffron Walden, a modern smoke-free hotel built in 2021.

Inviting Accommodations
Relax in one of our 70 well-appointed guestrooms, designed to make you feel at home. Each space combines modern aesthetics with thoughtful amenities for a restful stay.

Top-notch Amenities
Enjoy our buffet breakfast available for a fee, ensuring a delightful start to your day. Our featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, express check-out, and luggage storage, all designed for your convenience.

Prime Location
Situated just a short drive from attractions like Audley End House and Saffron Walden Museum, our hotel offers easy access to local sights, making it a perfect base for your adventures.

Don’t miss out on a delightful stay—book your room today at Premier Inn Saffron Walden!

Important information:

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 5543 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.2
Service: 7.5
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 8.4
Food and Beverage: 9.3
Overall Experience: 8
J
jamiebC440NZ • Couples
10
Great location, lovely staff
Pros:

Me and my wife stayed for one night and we really found it such a pleasant stay. Even though there is renovations it did not hamper our stay. We found all the staff so welcoming and with no restaurant for the time being they were really helpful in explaining where the good places to eat and drink were. They also laid on free coffee, fruit and croissants. Definitely recommend

2025-12-01 • via Tripadvisor
M
martingR1613ZC • Business
10
Great place
Pros:

Lovely staff and lovely rooms. Stay here regularly and love it. The staff make you feel very welcome. Lovely touch of free coffee and snacks in the morning as the restaurant is currently closed.

2025-12-01 • via Tripadvisor
S
Safari40698276201 • Business
10
Great stay
Pros:

Great stay. Restaurant was being refurbished but coffee and pastries were available at all times which was fantastic.

2025-12-01 • via Tripadvisor
R
RossO191 • Business
10
Top stay
Pros:

The staff were really helpful in helping decided which were the best places to eat while I stayed at the hotel . They were all really polite and nothing was any bother for them

2025-11-17 • via Tripadvisor
T
Tour13056051928 • NONE
10
Everyone went above and beyond
Pros:

I am writing this review on behalf of my mother who is in her 70s and on her own. Sam, Harry and Maeve made the stay so wonderful for her and made her very comfortable and at ease. Sam listened to my mum's requirements and spent time to find her the most suitable room. All staff were approachable and friendly, the room was spotlessly clean and nothing was too much hassle. Thank you to everyone! Entirely recommend.

2025-11-09 • via Tripadvisor
3
351cabr • Family
10
Great customer service
Pros:

If someone looking for hotel in Saffron Walden Premier inn is the best place. We stayed there for few nights and found best service ever.
Specially they have great customer service. I can’t thank enough (Laura) how she helped us in last minute booking. She is amazing and very helpful. Highly recommend

2025-11-07 • via Tripadvisor
W
W8874LTmda • Family
10
Excellent Stay at Premiere inn Saffron Walden
Pros:

We had an absolutely wonderful experience at the Saffron Walden Premier inn. From the moment we arrive, the staff were warm, welcoming and genuinely helpful. The check in process was quick and smooth. The room was spotless and comfortable. We had travel from other country to attend a programme. It was really convenient for us. Overall, the combination of friendly staff, cleanliness and great service made us a perfect choice. We wouldn't hesitate stay here again and highly recommended to any one visiting this area.

2025-11-05 • via Tripadvisor
H
HerculesWeymouth • NONE
10
Great stay as usual!
Pros:

Yet another lovely stay at the Premier Inn Saffron Walden and although due to renovations there was no restaurant facilities we appreciated the free pastries, fruit and coffee/tea that were available every morning. The coffee machine was also available 24/7 which was nice to be able to use after a day out. We also appreciated the box of chocolates left in our room by the hotel manager Harry, who along with Sam and all their staff were very friendly and helpful including Emma and Maeve on our departure. Our room was clean and comfortable and of course we had a great night's sleep 💤💤💤💤💤 We'll look forward to returning next year!

2025-10-27 • via Tripadvisor
C
Catherine
8
Pros:

Chambre très propre Bonne literie hotel à proximité du centre

2025-10-26 • via Nuitee
L
L7531TYscottw • Business
10
Great stay
Pros:

Excellent service friendly helpful staff excellent nights sleep especially Sam and Maeve who are very friendly and helpful. Great coffee in reception also.

2025-10-23 • via Tripadvisor
E
Explorer20048171741 • Solo travel
10
Great
Pros:

Love this hotel, it's lovely and quiet. No issues with the room. Had a bath which is amazing as many hotels don't have baths anymore only showers. Looking forward to the all new bar and restaurant. Emma and Laura on reception were great, gave a list of places to eat and that could use the coffee machine at any point.

2025-10-20 • via Tripadvisor
D
D349ECjonathang • NONE
2
not good
Pros:

no atmosphere, horrid experience, no restaurant, lacklustre service, cold bedroom, lukewarm water, no one to complain to

2025-10-14 • via Tripadvisor
V
veldal796 • Family
10
A truly positive experience at a personally difficult time
Pros:

My husband is in a wheelchair and it is all new to us. The staff were so incredibly helpful and supportive it was amazing. They are going through a refurb and go out of their way to accommodate guests. I would like to mention two member in particular. Harry and Maeve. Though I have to say they were all really great

2025-10-05 • via Tripadvisor
3
381glenysn • Family
10
Big up for Charlotte!
Pros:

Big up for Charlotte who found a very special earring that was lost by a family member. The Premier Inn couldn't have been more helpful. Thank you.

2025-10-02 • via Tripadvisor
T
trevors211 • Business • London, England
8
No restaurant, not stay
Pros:

renovation work is taking place that means no restaurant and limited parking due to builders taking the space. interestingly night cost is increasing during this period and this is not pleasing to the point I am moving to a different hotel within the area

2025-09-25 • via Tripadvisor
W
WanderingPeter65 • Solo travel • Wrexham, Wrexham County, North Wales, Wales
10
Great spot for exploring local attractions
Pros:

Stopped by on a visit to Audley end house (I do recommend), restaurant being shut was a shame but I found a nice Italian place in town for my dinner. The staff I met were friendly and chatty and I appreciated the free parking. I must come back when I go to the nearby museum of Duxford.

2025-09-25 • via Tripadvisor
H
hugmeplease • Family • Stockport, Greater Manchester, England
4
Nice Airshow -Shame about the hotel !
Pros:

My Wife booked in February a book now /pay later option for a hotel & breakfast & Evening Meal & Evening Drinks for my 60th with a trip to nearby Duxford for the Airshow in September. Not advised before arrival that the restaurant was closed (July?) the receptionist just brushed off our concerns. Receptionist was replacing lightbulbs near the lift whilst buzzers and small warning alarms went off behind his desk - obviously, those " alarms " were not important. Hotel is 20 minutes on foot to the nearest restaurant (however Aldi over the road allowed us “room salad & cold chicken pieces” as an alternative meal for our room the following night) Complementary Breakfast offered exactly as per previous reviewer. Oh, the Airshow was Nice!

2025-09-16 • via Tripadvisor
U
USMAN
10
Pros:

Will recommend!

2025-09-16 • via Nuitee
5
54DavidM • Couples • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
4
Not a pleasant experience at all
Pros:

Not the happiest time at a hotel. The restaurant was under reconstruction so a complimentary ‘continental breakfast’ was offered. This turned out to be a packaged croissant or pain au chocolat with nothing to put it on or to put on it - no butter, jam or any such and not even a paper plate or plastic knife to use. The coffee machine dispensed excellent coffee, which was the one saving grace.

The bed was good, as we expect from Premier Inn, but simple things, like replacing the soap dispenser when the top had gone completely rusty, let down the bathroom.

Most annoyingly when we returned at 21.30 after an evening meal that we had to drive to, (there being no restaurants in walking distance from the hotel), we found that the disabled parking bays had a number of tradesmen’s vehicles parked in them, so there was nowhere for us to park. The rest of the car park was full so we had to park around the back of the hotel on double yellow lines.

2025-09-11 • via Tripadvisor
9
959malcp • Family
10
Positive review
Pros:

Sadly restaurant was closed due to a refurbishment starting but staff was excellent and on top a 24 hrs free Coffee / tea bar was open for guests

2025-09-05 • via Tripadvisor